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phrasal-verb

tick off

Meaning
to mark completed items on a list
Example
I ticked off each task as I finished to track the progress before the deadline.
idiom

Pour your heart out

Meaning
To express all your feelings honestly.
Example
She poured her heart out to her best friend.
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lie back

Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just lie back and take a deep breath.
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fall into recession

Meaning
to enter a period of economic decline
Example
The global economy may fall into recession if inflation continues to rise.
idiom

No guts, no glory

Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—no guts, no glory.
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get down

Meaning
to make someone feel sad; to move to a lower position
Example
Don’t let failure get you down.
idiom

to think outside the box

Meaning
to think creatively or unconventionally
Example
In solving AI problems, it is essential to think outside the box.
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hold onto hope

Meaning
to keep believing that good things will happen
Example
No matter how hard life gets, always hold onto hope.
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hype up

Meaning
to promote or exaggerate something to create excitement
Example
The media hyped up the movie before its release.
idiom

play a cameo

Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself played a cameo in the movie.
idiom

test the waters

Meaning
to try something out before committing fully
Example
Before launching the product, we decided to test the waters.
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fill with gratitude

Meaning
to feel deeply thankful or appreciative
Example
My heart filled with gratitude when I received their help.
idiom

carve out a niche

Meaning
to establish a unique place or role for oneself
Example
She carved out a niche as a specialist in art restoration.
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fade out

Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music faded out as the credits rolled.
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check against

Meaning
to verify information or behavior to ensure it meets standards
Example
All reports must be checked against the company’s ethical policy.
idiom

You can do it

Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, you can do it!
idiom

android-like

Meaning
acting emotionless or mechanical like a robot
Example
He works in an android-like manner, without any emotion.
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
idiom

head over heels

Meaning
deeply in love
Example
He fell head over heels for her the moment they met.
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build up patience

Meaning
to gradually increase emotional endurance
Example
Meditation helps you build up patience in stressful times.
idiom

big data

Meaning
Extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.
Example
The company uses big data to improve customer experience.
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dream beyond

Meaning
to imagine or aim for something greater than what seems possible
Example
To make a difference, you must dream beyond limits.
idiom

lose your train of thought

Meaning
to forget what you were thinking or saying
Example
I lost my train of thought when the phone rang.
idiom

to get the ball rolling

Meaning
to start something, especially a project or task
Example
Let's get the ball rolling and start the meeting.
idiom

kick out

Meaning
to force someone to leave
Example
Security kicked out the rowdy fans before the end.
idiom

SEO-friendly

Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is SEO-friendly.
idiom

to make a blunder

Meaning
to make a very big or stupid mistake
Example
The company made a blunder by ignoring customer feedback.
idiom

break the deadlock

Meaning
to end a situation in which progress is not possible
Example
They finally managed to break the deadlock through discussion.
idiom

reboot your mindset

Meaning
to change your way of thinking completely
Example
To adapt to AI, we need to reboot our mindset.
phrasal-verb

set out plans

Meaning
to explain or describe plans in detail
Example
The finance minister set out plans to boost national growth.
idiom

green with envy

Meaning
very jealous
Example
She was green with envy when she saw my new phone.
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buy in on

Meaning
to agree to support a plan or idea
Example
Managers buy in on the strategy once they see the cost savings.
idiom

footloose and fancy-free

Meaning
free to do whatever you want; without commitments
Example
He loves being footloose and fancy-free after retirement.
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keep to oneself

Meaning
to not share thoughts or feelings with others
Example
He usually keeps to himself and doesn’t talk much.
idiom

lead from the front

Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to lead from the front and inspire others to follow.
idiom

to go down in history

Meaning
to be remembered for something important or significant
Example
He went down in history as one of the greatest inventors of all time.
idiom

opt out of

Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can opt out of the newsletter at any time.
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shift around

Meaning
to rearrange tasks, people, or resources to suit new situations
Example
We had to shift around responsibilities when two team members left.
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build up resilience

Meaning
to develop the ability to recover from challenges or stress
Example
Therapy can help you build up resilience against anxiety.
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protect against downturns

Meaning
to take measures to avoid negative effects during economic decline
Example
Diversifying investments can protect against downturns in the economy.
phrasal-verb

comfort with

Meaning
to make someone feel better by offering kind words or actions
Example
He comforted her with gentle words when she was crying.
idiom

sound out

Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will sound out the team before making changes.
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rise above challenges

Meaning
to overcome difficulties and remain positive
Example
He learned to rise above challenges and stay optimistic.
idiom

show someone the ropes

Meaning
to teach someone how to do a task
Example
She took the time to show me the ropes on my first day at work.
idiom

a tough act to follow

Meaning
something so impressive that others find it hard to match or surpass
Example
His last performance was a tough act to follow.
phrasal-verb

ring out

Meaning
to make a loud sound, especially of bells or alarms
Example
Church bells rang out across the city.
phrasal-verb

look ahead

Meaning
to think about the future instead of the past
Example
Instead of regretting, look ahead and plan your next move.
phrasal-verb

boost foreign reserves

Meaning
to increase a country's holdings of foreign currencies
Example
The rise in exports helped boost foreign reserves significantly.
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filter out tension

Meaning
to remove or block stressful emotions or thoughts
Example
Yoga helps you filter out tension from your body and mind.
phrasal-verb

bounce into the next chance

Meaning
to dive enthusiastically into a new opportunity
Example
She bounces into the next chance as soon as a new project appears.
idiom

on the rebound

Meaning
starting a new relationship soon after a breakup
Example
He started dating again on the rebound.
idiom

bare your soul

Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She bared her soul to her best friend.
idiom

gain the upper ground

Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition gained the upper ground after the scandal.
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get by in

Meaning
to manage to communicate in a language, though not perfectly
Example
She can get by in Italian, but she’s not fluent.
phrasal-verb

reach out to communities

Meaning
to make contact with or offer help to groups of people
Example
Volunteers reach out to communities affected by natural disasters.
idiom

Look on the bright side

Meaning
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Example
Look on the bright side, at least you learned something.
phrasal-verb

cut down on sugar

Meaning
to reduce the amount of sugar you consume
Example
I decided to cut down on sugar to improve my health.
idiom

Burning question

Meaning
An important or urgent question that people are eager to know.
Example
The burning question is whether the plan will actually work.
phrasal-verb

bounce ahead with optimism

Meaning
to continue progressing with a positive attitude after difficulties
Example
After every failure, she chooses to bounce ahead with optimism.
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join up for

Meaning
to enroll or participate in a collective action
Example
Thousands join up for the beach cleanup drive.
idiom

work like a dog

Meaning
to work very hard without rest
Example
She works like a dog to provide for her kids.
idiom

lend a hand

Meaning
to help someone with something
Example
Can you lend a hand with these boxes?
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stay true to goals

Meaning
to remain faithful and consistent toward your objectives
Example
He always stays true to goals no matter the challenges.
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agree on

Meaning
to reach a shared decision or understanding
Example
We finally agreed on the marketing strategy after a long discussion.
idiom

feel comfortable in your own skin

Meaning
to be confident and relaxed about who you are
Example
She finally feels comfortable in her own skin.
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write to

Meaning
to send a letter or message to express gratitude or appreciation
Example
I plan to write to my old professor to thank him for his support.
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set reminders for

Meaning
to schedule alerts so tasks are not forgotten
Example
I set reminders for every invoice deadline in my calendar.
idiom

algorithm

Meaning
a set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task
Example
The algorithm sorts the data into categories.
phrasal-verb

look around

Meaning
to explore or see what is nearby; to sightsee
Example
We spent the afternoon looking around the old city.
idiom

There’s always hope

Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — there’s always hope.
idiom

roads less traveled

Meaning
choices or paths in life that are unusual or adventurous
Example
He prefers to take the roads less traveled and discover new cultures.
phrasal-verb

keep away

Meaning
to stay at a distance; to avoid something or someone
Example
You should keep away from junk food if you want to stay healthy.
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join across

Meaning
to connect or unite with people or organizations from different countries or sectors
Example
Businesses join across industries to promote sustainability.
idiom

a happy camper

Meaning
a person who is content and satisfied with life
Example
After getting the job, he’s been a happy camper.
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learn to live with

Meaning
to accept a mistake or flaw that cannot be changed
Example
Sometimes you just have to learn to live with your past mistakes.
idiom

keep an eye out

Meaning
to watch for something or someone carefully
Example
Can you keep an eye out for my package while I'm away?
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deal upon

Meaning
to act or decide based on something
Example
They dealt upon the information they received.
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come down on

Meaning
to criticize or punish someone strongly for a decision or action
Example
The board will come down on any department that exceeds the budget.
idiom

my bad

Meaning
a casual way to admit a small mistake
Example
Oh, I forgot to bring your book — my bad!
phrasal-verb

disagree with

Meaning
to have a different opinion from someone else
Example
I respectfully disagree with your conclusion.
idiom

Put one's nose to the grindstone

Meaning
To focus on hard work and continuous effort.
Example
She really had to put her nose to the grindstone to get the promotion.
phrasal-verb

crack down on corruption

Meaning
to take strong measures to stop corruption
Example
The new government promised to crack down on corruption.
idiom

climb to the top

Meaning
to achieve the highest position in a company or field
Example
He’s determined to climb to the top of his profession.
idiom

in the back of one's mind

Meaning
thinking about something without giving it full attention
Example
I've always had this idea in the back of my mind, but never really acted on it.
idiom

win someone over

Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or agree with you
Example
The candidate’s speech won the crowd over.
idiom

the acid test

Meaning
a true and final test of success
Example
The real market will be the acid test for this invention.
idiom

in orbit

Meaning
in a state of great excitement or activity
Example
The team was in orbit after the big win.
idiom

take a detour

Meaning
to take an indirect route
Example
We had to take a detour because of road construction.
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talk through feelings

Meaning
to discuss emotions openly to process them better
Example
It helps to talk through feelings with someone you trust.
idiom

outstanding in one’s field

Meaning
to be exceptionally good at one’s work
Example
She’s outstanding in her field as a scientist.
idiom

a cut above

Meaning
better than others; superior in quality or ability
Example
Her work is a cut above the rest.
phrasal-verb

bungle up

Meaning
to spoil or ruin something through clumsiness
Example
The workers bungled up the whole paint job.
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run away

Meaning
to escape from danger or a threatening situation
Example
The children ran away when they saw the wild dog.
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apply learning to

Meaning
to use what you have learned in a new situation
Example
You should apply your learning to real-life situations.
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sniff around

Meaning
to try to find out information secretly or out of curiosity
Example
Reporters have been sniffing around for details about the case.
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break down in

Meaning
to lose control of emotions due to fear or stress
Example
He broke down in tears after hearing the scary news.
idiom

fall flat on your face

Meaning
to fail completely in an embarrassing way
Example
He fell flat on his face during his first business attempt.
phrasal-verb

look into research

Meaning
to study or investigate something deeply
Example
You need to look into research materials before writing your paper.
idiom

bend the rules

Meaning
to make exceptions; to modify rules slightly
Example
The teacher bent the rules to help the new student.
idiom

in the same boat

Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation as others
Example
We are all in the same boat with these challenges.
idiom

To go the extra mile

Meaning
To put in more effort than is expected
Example
He always goes the extra mile to help his friends.
idiom

security blanket

Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my security blanket online.
idiom

strong password

Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a strong password with at least eight characters.
idiom

lay the foundation

Meaning
to create the base or starting point for something
Example
They worked hard to lay the foundation for future growth.
idiom

Don't rush things

Meaning
Take your time and don't hurry.
Example
You don't need to finish everything today, don't rush things.
idiom

in the wrong

Meaning
to be responsible for a mistake or bad situation.
Example
He knew he was in the wrong for shouting at her.
idiom

a smart cookie

Meaning
a very clever or intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her; she’s a smart cookie.
phrasal-verb

talk down

Meaning
to speak in a way that shows you think someone is less intelligent
Example
Don’t talk down to your colleagues; it’s disrespectful.
phrasal-verb

let go of

Meaning
to release negative emotions or painful memories; to stop holding onto something emotionally
Example
She’s learning to let go of her past mistakes and move forward.
idiom

throw in the towel

Meaning
to give up or quit
Example
After many failures, he threw in the towel.
idiom

a window of opportunity

Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have a window of opportunity to finalize the deal this week.
idiom

step on the gas

Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to step on the gas if we want to reach on time.
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call upon

Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president called upon all citizens to work for peace.
idiom

move mountains

Meaning
to achieve something very difficult
Example
With determination, you can move mountains.
phrasal-verb

plan ahead for

Meaning
to prepare for something in advance
Example
We must plan ahead for deadlines to avoid last-minute stress.
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bridge across languages

Meaning
to overcome language differences while communicating
Example
Technology helps us bridge across languages through translation tools.
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take over responsibilities

Meaning
to start having control or responsibility for something
Example
After the manager resigned, she took over responsibilities temporarily.
idiom

I feel that

Meaning
Used to express a personal belief or feeling
Example
I feel that we could do better next time.
idiom

no pain, no gain

Meaning
you have to work hard to achieve success
Example
He practices every day because he believes no pain, no gain.
phrasal-verb

pivot to

Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to challenges or new opportunities
Example
When their initial product failed, the startup decided to pivot to a new market.
idiom

travel light

Meaning
to travel with very little luggage
Example
When I travel for business, I like to travel light.